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John Taylor had written to his sister. He wanted information, very definite information, about Tooms County cotton; about its stores, its people -- especially its people. He propounded a dozen questions, sharp, searching questions, and he wanted the answers tomorrow. Impossible! thought Miss Taylor. He had calculated on her getting this letter yesterday, forgetting that their mail was fetched once a day from the town, four miles away. Then, too, she did not know all these matters and knew no one who did. Did John think she had nothing else to do? And sighing at the thought of tomorrow's drudgery, she determined to consult Miss Smith in the morning.
Miss Smith suggested a drive to town -- Bles could take her in the top-buggy after school -- and she could consult some of the merchants and business men. She could then write her letter and mail it there; it would be but a day or so late getting to New York.